Featured in Category Three weeks in to distance learning, Board gets update on what is and isn’t working By Maggie Black | Exedra Intern | September 15, 2020 When in-person school will resume also topped the School Board meeting on September 9.
Schools Students, parents, teachers say school is going better, but still imperfect By Devon O'Shaughnessy | Exedra Intern | September 15, 2020 Exedra intern and PHS senior Devon O'Shaughnessy takes the pulse of students, teachers, and parents around distance learning.
Arts & Entertainment PHS, MHS actors, singers, dancers invited to audition for hit musical Mamma Mia By Amy Moorhead | September 11, 2020 Auditions will be virtual, as will rehearsals as long as Distance Learning is in effect. Performances to be held in winter/spring 2021.
COVID-19 The next big hurdle: California schools grapple with how, when or if to reopen campuses By EdSource Staff | September 10, 2020 Safety protocols, potential lawsuits, input from parents and teachers are among the factors affecting reopening plans
Featured in Category California Public Records Act: What it is, how it works, and why it recently roiled the parent community By Damin Esper | September 8, 2020 School board candidate Hari Titan posted a trove of emails on his website related to the closure and reopening of schools, raising questions about the law and how it is supposed to work.
Uncategorized You too can be a superhero – support PHS Parents’ Club By Jenna Caldwell, PHS Parents' Club | September 8, 2020 Donations support PHS activities, teacher grants, the Wellness Center and staff professional development.
College Many California high school seniors still want to take SAT/ACT even though they are optional at many colleges By Larry Gordon | EdSource | September 8, 2020 Many test sessions canceled in pandemic. Some remain scheduled with social distancing and masks.
pg&e Strong winds force power shutoffs as fires burn record 2 million acres By Emily Hoeven | CALmattters | September 8, 2020 Meanwhile California sets record for active registered voters; schools tangle with Trump over history curriculum in other state, regional headlines.
Featured in Category Rosalind Wiseman to kick off Education Speaker Series on Sept. 15 By Piedmont Education Foundation | September 4, 2020 In How to Be An Ally, Wiseman will discuss how to have hard conversations about race and privilege.
Featured in Category Letter to the Editor | Veronica Thigpen will bring leadership, fresh perspective to School Board By Stacey Gambrell Hunt, MD | September 4, 2020 Stacey Gambrell Hunt says Thigpen's focus on equity and inclusion will benefit all students.